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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 281.25 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 281.25 and 164.82 is: 246.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 281.25 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/281.25 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 281.25 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 46,355.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,355.63/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.76

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